Mate in 3: bishop to e5 (d4)
c9-22762Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
41. Be5+ Ka7 42. b8=Q+ Ka6 43. Ra7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then b8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #957.
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